"So with you: Now is your time of sorrow, but I will see you

again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy." ~ John 16:22

Steven Robert Anderson moved from time into eternity on Sunday morning, June 23, 2024 at his home in Bedford, VA. He was born on May 15, 1957 to the late Nathaniel Baker Anderson and Dorothy Blake Anderson in Bedford, VA. He was the sixth child born to this union. He was preceded in death by two brothers: Nathaniel M. Anderson and Melvin Anderson.

Steven was affectionately known as "Steve" by his family members and friends. He was baptized at an early age and joined the Western Light Baptist Church. He was educated in the Bedford County School System and graduated from Liberty High School. While in high school, he participated in basketball, football and the track team. Steve was employed for over forty-five years at Bedford Memorial Hospital, where he was a dedicated and hard-working employee.

Steve was a devoted and loyal fan of The Dallas Cowboys. He got great joy out of watching his team play. He also loved to cook and spend time with his family and friends. He will be forever missed.

Those left to cherish his memory include his daughter, Stephanie Anderson (Tim); two sons: Eric Donald (Kim) and Frank Carper; a step-son, Baron Spinner (Seiko); five grandchildren: Tacalyen Hurt, Heavyn Word, Shamiya Johnson, Jayden Johnson and Morgan James Tackett; two step-grandchildren: Madison Simms and Dylan Simms; great grandchild, Willow Tackett; two brothers: Harold Anderson (Barbara) and Avery Anderson (Cindy); two sisters: Doris Moorman and Mildred Hunter; sisters-in-law: Lois Anderson and Marion Anderson; sixteen nephews and nieces; cousins, other relatives and friends; a special friend, Amy Zambrana.

Poem of Life

Life is but a stopping place, a pause in what's to be,

A resting place along the road to sweet eternity.

We all have different journeys, different paths along the way,

We all were meant to learn some things, but never meant to stay.

Our destination is a place, far greater than we know.

For some the journey's quicker, for some the journey's slow.

And when the journey finally ends, we'll claim a great reward,

And find an everlasting peace together with the Lord.